If you have certain areas that need extra attention, we recommend spot-concealing with the Kosas Revealer Concealer—these two are a base match in heaven. Key ingredients: copper peptides, sodium PCA, zinc | Who it’s for: people with mature skin or those who want a plumping effect | SPF: 0 | Shade count: 24 Best Blendable: … Read more
Black women have been setting trends for ages. That whole “Instagram Baddie” look everyone’s been emulating? Gelled-down baby (and in some cases full adult) hairs? Neon-colored wigs blended to perfection? Mile-long acrylic nails? Heavily lined lips? All of these are rooted in Black aesthetics, and makeup is just one area in which Black people are … Read more
Key ingredients: peptides, hyaluronic acid, CoQ10, and vitamin E | Finish: radiant | Available shades: 1 Best Sheer Liquid Bronzer: Iconic London Sheer Bronze Liquid Bronzer Iconic London Iconic London Sheer Bronze Liquid Bronzer Why it’s worth it: Post-beach glow in a tube? We’ll take two. Iconic London’s Sheer Bronze Liquid Bronzer errs on the … Read more
There are different levels to blushing: There’s the cheeky redness you might have when getting ready to send a risky text, and then there’s the full-on flush of a pop star begging her man not to embarrass her in front of her friends. The beauty of Anastasia Beverly Hills Blurring Serum Blush is in how … Read more
Boots fans were delighted to see the No7 Beauty Vault launch as they rushed to grab the 8-piece set of makeup and skincare products. The much-anticipated set was so popular that the high-street store had 75,000 sign-ups for its early access waitlist and it sold out within days after going live on the Boots website. … Read more
On top of affordability, New York City- and Stockholm-based makeup artist Linda Gradin notes that these mascaras can add more dimension and enhance the color of your eyes, depending on the shade you use. “For a darker eye, a nearly-black or dark brown mascara adds definition, but a classic brown gives a softer impression,” she … Read more
People started focusing on skin care more and makeup less, making this sudden societal hesitance toward concealer inevitable. They’ve been going hard on the eye cream and gua sha, and now they want to show off the fruits of their efforts, which they can do thanks to a heightened skill set. As Medhin says, “natural … Read more
The red carpet at the BET Awards never fails to serve up the best beauty inspiration and the 2024 installment was no exception. Taraji P. Henson was back for another year of hosting duties looking like a golden goddess with blonde highlights and a metallic, molten gold manicure, and stars like Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, … Read more
Suppose you’re an avid TikTok beauty vlogger fan like most of the Allure team. In that case, you’re aware of the chokehold vintage MAC lipstick shades have on the virtual cosmetics community—just try to watch Erin Parsons swatch an old tube of Fleshpot without pining to grab the light nude through the screen and wear … Read more
Did you ever play with those old-school dolls whose eyes blinked when you tipped them back and forth? I certainly did, and the memory of those thick, almost furry black eyelashes moving as I rocked my baby doll is forever imprinted in my head—so much so that when I saw Marc Jacobs’s fall 2024 fashion … Read more
